Cyber Security Services in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago! Do you need to get compliant?

Want to close more deals with cybersecurity-conscious clients?

Fractional CISO’s tailored vCISO services will help you grow your Chicago business and reduce your risk.

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Your Cybersecurity Expert Serving the Chicago Area

At Fractional CISO, our mission is simple: to help business leaders manage risk and support growth through tailored cybersecurity programs. Founded by Rob Black in 2017, Fractional CISO was born from a vision to provide midsize businesses with the cybersecurity leadership they need to grow and succeed. Our team specializes in empowering organizations to meet compliance standards, tackle risk management, and address the cybersecurity requirements of high-profile clients.

As a Boston, MA cybersecurity company, why should a Chicago business choose Fractional CISO for cybersecurity?

You don’t just get a consultant. We provide a dedicated two-person cybersecurity team, including a skilled vCISO and Cybersecurity Analyst, ensuring broad expertise, dependable support, and continuous coverage.

We understand that cybersecurity is not one-size-fits-all. Our services are customized to your unique needs—no hidden partnerships, no unnecessary tools—only what’s best for your security program.

We maximize the value of your cybersecurity spending by analyzing your risk profile and compliance goals. Our data-driven recommendations ensure your resources are used efficiently and effectively. Learn more.

We guide organizations through the process of achieving crucial cybersecurity certifications, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, ensuring you meet industry standards to close more deals.

Explore Fractional CISO’s services below to protect your business, reduce risk, and empower growth in the Chicago market.

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CYBERSECURITY SERVICES WE OFFER IN CHICAGO

1Cybersecurity Program Management

Does your Chicago organization need cybersecurity leadership? Fractional CISO’s virtual CISO services can be plugged into your management team to reduce your company’s risk and enable sales with security-sensitive clients.

We will plan and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity program tailor-made for your Chicago organization.

2Cybersecurity Compliance Services

Your Chicago organization is evaluating compliance with a major cybersecurity standard. Whether you’re aiming to reduce risk with a high-quality framework or enable sales by meeting prospective clients’ security needs, Fractional CISO will help you earn your compliance certification from start to finish—providing guidance, support, and assistance every step of the way.

The two most common compliance standards we help Chicago clients meet are:

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3Cybersecurity Projects

Want to know where your Chicago organization’s cybersecurity risk stands or need a plan to address it? Have a new IoT product you want to ensure is secure? Need supporting documentation to assure your clients is secure? The Fractional CISO team can tackle a wide range of cybersecurity projects for Chicago businesses. Popular ones include:

Protect Your Chicago Business With Fractional CISO

Fractional CISO’s Virtual CISO services fill the cybersecurity leadership gap for Chicago companies that don’t have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Almost every business will benefit from having a CISO, but C-suite roles are costly and can be hard to fill and maintain.

Whatever your Chicago cybersecurity needs may be, vCISO services can take care of them.

Flexible & Efficient Cybersecurity Leadership for Chicago.

A virtual CISO can deliver the cybersecurity solutions your Chicago business needs with greater flexibility and reduced cost.

Get Exactly What Your Chicago Business Needs.

Need only a risk assessment, or want a new IoT product evaluated? A virtual CISO can provide just that.

Cybersecurity Compliance Enables Sales.

Is your sales team in Chicago getting stuck on potential customers’ cybersecurity questionnaires? A vCISO can help create and manage a program to guide your business to cybersecurity accreditation – helping you close more deals.

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Historical Cybersecurity Threats in Chicago

Chicago is a bustling hub of commerce, education, and healthcare. The Windy City has faced its fair share cybersecurity challenges over the years. These incidents highlight the importance of strong cybersecurity measures to maintain public trust and protect sensitive data. Below are some of the notable cybersecurity threats that have impacted the Chicago area:

  • Cyberattacks on Lurie Children’s Hospital: A cyberattack targeted this prominent Chicago hospital, raising concerns over patient data security and hospital operations security. 
  • Sensitive Documents Exposed in West Aurora School District 129: A security breach resulted in sensitive school district records being leaked online. This affected students and staff.
  • Global Microsoft 365 Outages Impacting Chicago Organizations: Health systems, airlines, schools, and more relying on Microsoft 365 applications faced widespread disruptions. Thousands of flights and services were canceled, impacting public and retail operations globally, including the major commerce hub of Chicago. 

These examples highlight the critical need for local Chicago businesses and institutions to prioritize cybersecurity through working with virtual CISOs. 

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Expert Cybersecurity Company Serving Chicago

Fractional CISO provides expert cybersecurity services and Virtual CISOs across the States. Here are some of our focus areas:

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Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

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